SAM LAGRONE JANUARY 26, 2024 6:37 PM An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the ‘Proud Warriors’ of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72, flies alongside USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) on July 3, 2022. US Navy Photo HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding was awarded a $913 million contract for the advanced procurement for the mid-lifeContinue reading “HII Awarded USS Harry S. Truman $913M Mid-Life Overhaul Contract”
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Danish air-defense frigate heads to Red Sea as trade is under threat
By Rudy Ruitenberg The Danish frigate Iver Huitfeldt takes off for the Gulf of Aden from the Naval Station in Korsor, Denmark, on Jan. 29, 2024. The Danish frigate will contribute to strengthening maritime security in and around the Red Sea. (Photo by Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images) PARIS — The Danish air-defense frigate IverContinue reading “Danish air-defense frigate heads to Red Sea as trade is under threat”
RNZN – Sword of distinction goes with pride of service
When Midshipman Sean Keven became the first ever officer to receive the Dick McBurney Sword of Distinction, it was during his intake’s graduation day in December. It’s only now that he’s had a chance to appreciate the story behind it. 30 JANUARY, 2024 In July Navy Today ran a story on Lieutenant Commander (rtd) Dick McBurneyContinue reading “RNZN – Sword of distinction goes with pride of service”
HMAS Warramunga departs for regional presence deployment
The crew of HMAS Warramunga form up as the ship departs Fleet Base East for an Indo-Pacific Presence Deployment. Credit: Defence The Australian Defence Force has deployed a Royal Australian Navy warship to conduct the first regional presence deployment for 2024. The Anzac class frigate HMAS Warramunga departed its homeport of Sydney on 23 January for aContinue reading “HMAS Warramunga departs for regional presence deployment”
USS Macon CA-132 1948.USS Macon (CA-132), a Baltimore-class heavy cruiser of the United States Navy, was laid down on 14 June 1943 by the New York Shipbuilding Corp., Camden, New Jersey; launched on 15 October 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Charles F. Bowden, wife of the mayor of Macon, Georgia; and commissioned on 26 August 1945 at Philadelphia, Captain Edward Everett Pare in command.
USS Macon (CA-132), a Baltimore-class heavy cruiser of the United States Navy, was laid down on 14 June 1943 by the New York Shipbuilding Corp., Camden, New Jersey; launched on 15 October 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Charles F. Bowden, wife of the mayor of Macon, Georgia; and commissioned on 26 August 1945 at Philadelphia, CaptainContinue reading “USS Macon CA-132 1948.USS Macon (CA-132), a Baltimore-class heavy cruiser of the United States Navy, was laid down on 14 June 1943 by the New York Shipbuilding Corp., Camden, New Jersey; launched on 15 October 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Charles F. Bowden, wife of the mayor of Macon, Georgia; and commissioned on 26 August 1945 at Philadelphia, Captain Edward Everett Pare in command.”
